Portage Plains Wheat Market Notes and Local News
Oct. 3 to Oct. 5 at Portage la Prairie and Dominion City report rising wheat prices. Fulton Brothers sell four thousand bushels to Ogilvie & Co and McLean & Metotte move twelve thousand bushels. Blake clears a profit of $22 per acre on a north of station field. A wedding, court case dismissal, and gifts for Rev. Bell are noted amid fair coverage and farming promotions.
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Portage
Pramniz
Asaault
Henry Vavee
Daoust
Giles Yesterda
Saidie McLeod
John McLeod
Rowand
Skielk
Mr. Martin
Winnnipeg
McDonald Station
Portage Plains
Harold Sorly
Bros
Sorly
San Francisco
Comere Ven Ste
Crawford
Portack LA Prararm
Wm. Fulton
Fulton Brothers
Ogilvie & Co
McLean & Metotte
McMillan Bros
Shoal Lake
Blake
Poxtacs LA Parnes
Presbyterian
Allen Bell
Aurse
Beaver Dam
Michael Blake
Farmers anxious to thresh grain in Melbourne district
Harvest finished and prices high for No 1 bard 95 cents per bushel. Farmers rush grain threshing while buyers from Ogilvie Carberry seek grain. Drought opens competition as more fall plowing hints at a larger next crop. Obituary notes Mr John Williams of Arizona. Charles Creasy ill but improving. Over seventy-five grain stacks counted within two square miles.
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P. E
Thia
Charles Creasy
James O ’ Lee Orn
Souris River Exhibition a Decided Success in Oct
The Souris River Electoral division exhibition at Mesnota was a decided success with strong displays in vegetables, grain, and livestock. Pekin ducks shown by Mr. Callender and the brown Shen by Major Curtie drew top prizes. Ontario farmers attended from Deloraine. J Campbell and ex-MP Alexander observed with interest. R M Graham and A A Titus led the exhibition organization in a swift, single-day setup.
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Souris River
Narixxa
Msnotape
Mr. Callender
Major Curtie
M. Cosgrove
Ontario
Deloraine
J. Campbell
Souris
Alexander
M.P
R. M. Graham
A. A. Titus
Diphtheria Ravages Town Amid Quarantine Eases
Raat Elmirk notes diphtheria returns with virulence despite strict quarantine. Mr Walsh and Murray families lose children. disease fatal in most cases among the young. Current patients improving. inhabitants urged to guard all areas. Several families plan to move to the Pacific coast.
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Eaer Setar
Walsh
Murray
Fraser
CC. Smith
Mr. Verex
Pacific Coast
Rockwood Exhibition Draws Keen Praise for Entries and Livestock
A ninth Rockwood exhibition drew many visitors who praised dairy products and the ladies’ work while live stock displays drew cheers from hundreds. Judges issued high marks for roadsters, stallions, and Pergher colts as Rockwood proved its continued prominence in the province.
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Dean
Han Aries Greunden
Reckwood
Secea
Farewell Sermon Marked Local Church Event
The article notes Mr D McPhail preached his farewell sermon yesterday as part of a local church gathering. It mentions plans for study pursuits by nearby residents and references an Oct 6 show related to improving fancy work at the exhibition.
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M. Bkoobrood
Bre
Has Ae C. Popham
Buchanan
N. W
Tome Pome Potas
Pum
Aesrix
D. McPhail
Grain Harvest Surpasses Expectation in Crystal City
In Crystal City on Oct 5, farmers report near full threshing ahead of plan with grain quality and quantity exceeding hopes. The new Methodist church progresses rapidly, while Mr H Jacobs works on painting and repairs at his residence. Miss Smith, visiting sister Mrs D W, returns home to Emerson. brief notes mention a shooting incident near W N area and activity at Mr Groen’s barnyard.
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Curerat City
New Methodist Church
H. Jacobs
Miss Smith
D. W
Emerson
W. N
Cattle and Crop Exhibits Divide Prizes at Fair
Judges could not decide the butter winner and recommended dividing the first prize and T L Bray’s special between Mrs Findlay and Mrs Robt Cleas. Exhibits included work from indies’ craft and tar farm showing wheat oats and barley yields.
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Dess
T.L. Bray
Fall Exhibition Highlights Wheat Sales and Arts Show
Vrepss Oct 6 report notes some wheat sold, plus ladies' work and fine art items in the Fall Exhibition. Prize list has not yet been published.
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Vrepss
Cypress River Stock Raising Death Report and Visits
The report notes a death from consumption last week involving Mr. David Christie. It mentions Semater Girard and Jad visiting, Mr Owens MPP for Argentesil, and a trip to Brandon with references to the Northwest and a Haven's Bay store in Winsipee.
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Cypress River
Semater Girard
Jad
Owens
Argentesil
Brandon
David Christie
Seine
Hadoon's Bay
Shipment of Cattle for the English Market
A train of head fifteen cattle cars began at noon today from Hull to the old country. The cattle are top stock from Trounce & Co. and sourced from the ranching district. from Messrs Cormack and partners. The Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Percy Douglas are reported in town.
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Gareaur
N.W.T
Old Country
Messrs
Cormack
Hull, Trounce & Co
Marquis of Queensberry
Lord Percy Douglas
Local Farming Notes on Harvests and Autumn Preparations
Sale of fruit trees proceeds with May harvests near completion and next week focused on handling and market readiness. Hay supplies within twenty miles look strong, while fall ploughing gains favor and orders for small fruits proceed. A glee club a cricket and football clubs may lift Clandeboye into notoriety.
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Clandeboye
Death of Minister and Wheat Quality Across Rivers
A local report notes the death of Mr. Robinson, the Methodist minister. It records a mum of the threshers and that a third machine is expected soon. Mesers. cManus and Peters are making a bum to be heard after sunrise. One man bought Mr. Clarke's mac. Wheat reported so far is smaller than last year but clear in color.
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Ned
cManus
Peters
Mr. Clarke
Grain Tarsing Out Much Better Than Expected
Grain threshing yields exceed early hopes with wheat likely above the bashela per acre. Oats show strong performance with a notably good sample from a field of white seed.
Presbyterian minister wed Miss McLeod in Portage la Prairie
The Rev W L H Rowland of the Presbyterian church married Miss M McLeod on the 3rd inst. in Portage la Prairie. The groom was assisted by the bride’s brother Rev A McLeod BA and Rev R M Craig of Dundarton Ont.
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W. L. H. Rowland
The
Presbyterian Church
M. McLeod
John McLeod
Portage la Prairie
Paver
Tarian Mas
A. McLeod
R. M. Craig
Dundartom
Ill-Behaved Cows Reported Appointment in Calgary
Mr McLeod near the barracks fined 20 dollars and costs for cows trespassing into fields. Wm Claston, formerly of Regina, appointed appointment clerk of works for the government at Calgary, per Hon E Dewdney before JP LeJeune.
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Reotsa
McLeod
Costa
LeJeune
J.P
E. Dewdney
Tha Bes
W . Wm. Claston
Rar
Regins
Calgary
Railway extension rails shipment causes insurance claim
A schooner Brandon carrying about eleven hundred tons of steel rails for a portage extension faced delays and potential loss as a portion of the cargo was insured to its full value. The Railway Commissioner was informed by wire of the situation amid the shipping issue and awaiting resolution.
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Brever
Brandon
Sketch portraits issued after man last seen with woman Stride
Two sketches of a man last seen with a woman named Stride are published as police widen efforts. Readers are told to report any resemblance, while authorities and amateur detectives face criticism amid ongoing arrests and public scrutiny.
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Desarlo
Stride
Ahd
Pet Geere
Police Chief Telegram Seeks Missing Person
Telegram from Winnipeg reports a missing individual in Melbourne area. Authorities say the person contracted an illness and was last seen near St. Pal. He reportedly traveled to Melbourne last Thursday but remains unfound.
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Ion Ee Pees
Winnipeg
St. Pal
Mestreal
Hudons Bay and Winni The Bay railway debate resurfaces
The Toronto Globe editorial questions the Hudson Bay and Winnipeg railway project. It argues false economics show freight costs to Montreal or Churchill render the line unviable, and warns Manitoba politicians push private capital while avoiding provincial debt.
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Hudson’ Railway
Toronto Globe
Hudson Bay
Winni
Railwa
Lake Superior
Churchill
Montreal
Winnipeg
Hudson's Bay
Poor
Lows
Kesota
Dakota
Woming
Montana
Wingipeg
Fort Churchill
Liverpool
Eastern Porte
Hudson's Bay Ways
Manitoba
Non
H. B
Ottawa Tories
Rgbey Fiat O
Manitoba Tories
C.P.N
Bargale
Northern Pacific
H. B. Charter
Yeoman of the Guard Burlesque Rehearsal Delights Loxpros
The Oct 2 rehearsal of The Yeoman of the Guard burlesque in Loxpros showcases witty dialogue and lyrical wit. Cast includes Mr. Brownlow and George Grossmith with lively music and picturesque scenes enriching the dramatic parody.
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Loxpros
Yeoman of the Guard
Gilbert and Sullivan
Teresa
Mr. Brownlow
Jack Poinka
George Grossmith
Chronabeat Ap Grand Eat
Bia Rame
Supreme Court Chief Fuller Installed in Office
Walmsoron reports the installation of United States Supreme Court Chief Justice Ward Weston Fuller in office. The ceremony and courtroom turnout were described as impressive, marking a notable moment in the court’s history.
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Walmsoron
United States Supreme Court
Ville Weston Fuller
Prejudice and Attitudes in Colonial India Reflect English Views
An English observer discusses native rulers and British conduct in India, noting class bias and a paternalistic hierarchy. The text questions familiarity, respect, and treatment of natives, arguing that prejudice shapes interactions and could fuel mutiny if mismanaged.
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Calgary News
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